Warner Bros. Interactive and Monolith Productions have confirmed that Guardians of Middle-earth will be available for download as of December 4th, and have also revealed the stunning box art for the video game. Check it out!

In Guardians of Middle-earth, gamers team up as the most powerful heroes from the greatest fantasy epic of all time, bringing up to 10 players together in a competitive multiplayer online battle arena (MOBA) game. Featuring tie-ins to the upcoming film, The Hobbit: An Unexpected Journey, the game allows players to develop and master more than 20 iconic characters. Play as Gandalf, Gollum, Legolas, Sauron and more, forming memorable and unlikely alliances with and against friends. Gamers will have the ability to connect with other players via an in-game voice communication system, as well as access to a comprehensive online stat and leader board system where they can track friends’ victories and defeats, and more. Available December 2012 at select retail stores and via download for Xbox LIVE Arcade for Xbox 360 and PlayStation Network; rated T for Teen.

Guardians of Middle-earth will be available for download on the PlayStation Network and Xbox LIVE Arcade for the Xbox 360 on December 4th. Post-launch, extensive downloadable content will also be available digitally, and a hard copy of the game can be purchased from select retailers in the UK and US.

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